-Muslim shopkeepers, activists, and analysts in Damascus who watched Obama’s speech Thursday appreciated what they saw as a clear change in the U.S. attitude toward the Muslim world. But most are skeptical, saying they want a fundamental shift in American policy, not just a shift in rhetoric. Full Story »
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I'm not sure what's particularly relevant about hearing the perspective from Damascus, but this was a fine story with some insightful quotes.
Good 'person on the street' perspectives from Syria. Shows the level of distrust Obama faces in the Middle East, but also how his speech did resonate with some Arabs.
Good piece. Perhaps the article should have mentioned that all leaders of the various Christian churches in Syria want a change of US policy in the Middle East, to force an end to the Israeli occupation of the Golan Heights and the West Bank.
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